Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Role Description
N
[AWB lock (hold)]
If [Aut
o] or [Natural light auto] is selected for white balance,
white balance will lock when the control is pressed (white-
balance lock). White-balance lock does not end when the
shutter is released. The lock will however be released when the
control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
O
[AE/AWB lock
(hold)]
Exposure locks when the control is pressed. White balance will
also lock provided [Auto] or [Natural light auto] is selected
for white balance. Exposure and white-balance lock do not end
when the shutter is released. The lock will however be released
when the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer
expires.
D
[AE lock (Reset on
release)]
Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure remains
locked until the control is pressed a second time, the shutter is
released, or the standby timer expires.
C
[AE lock only] Exposure locks while the control is pressed.
B
[AE/AF lock] Focus and exposure lock while the control is pressed.
r
[FV lock]
Press the control to lock flash value for optional flash units;
press again to cancel FV lock.
h
[cDisable/enable]
If the flash is currently enabled, it will be disabled while the
control is pressed. If the flash is currently off, front-curtain sync
will be selected while the control is pressed.
K
[Switch FX/DX]
Press the control to switch to [DX (24×16)] when [FX (36×24)]
is chosen for image area. Pressing the control when an option
other than [FX (36×24)] is chosen for image area selects [FX
(36×24)].
a
[Photo flicker
reduction]
Press the control to select [ON] for [Photo flicker reduction] in
the photo shooting menu. Press again to select [OFF].
q
[Preview]
While the control is pressed, the shooting display will show how
color, exposure, and depth of field are affected by current photo
settings.
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